1
as in related
having a close connection like that between family members
foxes are closely akin to dogs
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2
as in like
having qualities in common
mathematics and computer programming are akin in that they both require logical thinking
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Recent Examples of akin
The primary risk of this approach is that the United States could become dependent on a foreign partner for some of its defense production, akin to Russian dependency on Iranian drones in the current conflict.
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Jon Finer, Foreign Affairs, 7 July 2025
So far, three smash burger styles join steak and chicken on a stick as menu highlights for an offering that intentionally attempts to mirror something akin to national chain In-N-Out Burger meets a premium downtown establishment.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
This is akin to doping in sports: AI offers students a shortcut to better grades.
—Nate Bennett, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Outraged, Anya tweeted at the museum that this was akin to saying, without additional context, that an Impressionist painting had been acquired in Vienna in 1942.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
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Jon Finer, Foreign Affairs, 7 July 2025
So far, three smash burger styles join steak and chicken on a stick as menu highlights for an offering that intentionally attempts to mirror something akin to national chain In-N-Out Burger meets a premium downtown establishment.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
This is akin to doping in sports: AI offers students a shortcut to better grades.
—Nate Bennett, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Outraged, Anya tweeted at the museum that this was akin to saying, without additional context, that an Impressionist painting had been acquired in Vienna in 1942.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for akin
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Development brings short-term financial gain: new housing increases property tax revenue and fuels the local economy through construction jobs and related services.—
John Emmanuel,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
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But in some instances, health insurers help cover related costs.—
Rhitu Chatterjee,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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Yes, Amazon Prime Day deals are comparable to Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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The price is comparable to competitors, plus the products are regularly on sale with free shipping and gifts.—
Stewart Savin,
Architectural Digest,
8 July 2025
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The war between Russia and Ukraine is not perfectly analogous to contingencies that the United States may face in the future, and not every lesson in Ukraine is applicable to U.S. military planning, but this war is nonetheless full of instructive technological innovations and breakthroughs.—
JON FINER,
Foreign Affairs,
7 July 2025
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And the concho found fans across the world—especially among people who see its plight as analogous to their own, and who have latched on to it as a symbol of resilience.—
Valerie Trapp,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2025
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This doesn’t come without challenges, especially with junior staff who haven’t weathered similar storms before.—
Philip A. Nardone,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Mimic Alba’s seasonal slay by shopping similar vests, pants, caps, sunglasses, and bags from Amazon.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Retail giants like Barnes & Noble, and publishers like Scholastic alike host summer reading programs for kids, while many libraries and bookstores across the country continue to spearhead their own.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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Why Open Networks Make Sense Supply chains are deeply complex, and no two systems are alike.—
Shekar Natarajan,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Limit how much your parents share online or delete such information to prevent it from appearing on people search sites.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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Arguably, that’s linked to the one-year contracts provided by networks, and there’s no such historical support for buying laptops and desktops.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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“Akin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/akin. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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